Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 10, 2024 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday May 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: 31 Spalding Street Map/Lot: E0-04-000049 Property Owner: Marc Anthony Signorino, Trustee of Tri-Sum Realty Trust 7302 Admiral Drive Alexandria, VA 22307 PROPOSAL: Applicant seeks a permit to construct a five (5) story, 7230 sq ft building with nine (9) units and eight (8) parking spaces, including one handicap parking space on the first floor. The lot is existing within the Riverfront Overlay District. The proposed use shall be R2. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: 1. The proposed nine (9) unit multifamily structure is provided with eight (8) parking spaces on the lot. Section 17 (A)--- Off Street Parking: requires 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit for a total of eight (8) required spaces. The applicant must seek relief from the Board of Appeals in the form of a Variance of eight (8) parking spaces. 2. Section 26(C)(2)—Front Yard Setback: Sections 26(c)(2) requires a minimum front yard setback of ten (10) feet. The plan is showing the setback to be 0’. The applicant must seek relief in the form of a Variance. 3. Section 26 (C)(3) --- Side Yard: A total of thirty (30) feet, with a minimum of ten feet on either side. The applicant is showing 6’- 6” for total setbacks. Relief in the form of a Variance will be required. 4. Section 26 (C)(4) ---Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet. The applicant is showing 1’ – 2” for a rear setback, relief must be obtained in the form of a variance. 5. Section 26 (C) (6) ---FAR (floor Area Ratio) Floor area ratio cannot exceed 2,25 to 1, however this may be increased to a maximum of 4 to 1 by the grant of a Special Permit. The applicant is proposing a Floor Area Ratio of 2.71 Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals May 03, 10, 2024 constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions during the week of April 22-26. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. TAX CREDITS FOR CONSERVATION LAND (H 4600) House 154-0, approved a budget amendment that would expand the existing Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) by raising the annual cap for this program from $2 million to $5 million over a three-year period, beginning on January 1, 2026. The increase would remain in place until December 31, 2034. This state tax credit provides an incentive for land with significant conservation value to be donated to public and private conservation agencies. The tax credit is equal to 50 percent of the fair market value of the donated property, up to a maximum credit of $75,000. Supporters said that raising the cap will help the state address the growing demand for participating in the program, which currently has a waiting list of more than two years. “The CLTC program plays a critical role in conserving land and creating more accessible and open public space,” said amendment sponsor House Republican Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “To date, the program has helped Massachusetts conserve 15,505 acres of land across CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday May 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Zoning District 749 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 N0-05-000189 Business District Person Requesting: Wilton Rangel 158 School St. Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks to construct a new 50-unit apartment building with first-floor retail and amenity space and 20 parking spaces to be located in a below-ground garage. Architectural plans for proposed project have been provided by Nicholas Landry, registered architect, of DRT Architecture. The lot is 12,933 square feet according to plot plans provided by David Philip Trenzoni, professional land surveyor, of Fodera Engineering. Reason for Denial: Pursuant to Section 6.B.3.a of the Zoning Ordinance, building height shall not exceed (4) four-stories or (65) sixty-five feet. The current plans show the building proposed to be (5) five-stories. A variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. - Pursuant to Section 6.B.2, maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 2.0 (1.5 for residential uses). According to the plans provided, the existing floor area ratio is 1.18, and the proposed is 2.72. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required. - The project will require site plan approval from the Planning Board, pursuant to Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance. - The project will require an Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit from the Planning Board, pursuant to Section 32 of the Zoning Ordinance. - The project will require compliance with the Transportation Demand Management provisions of Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals May 03, 10, 2024 154 municipalities, and in 2023 alone helped protect 558 acres of land. Raising the annual cap will allow for increased participation in the program and promote the conservation of critical natural resources in the state.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes PRIORITIZE 12-MONTH RESIDENTS (H 4600) House 27-131, rejected an amendment that would give priority consideration for inclusion in the emergency housing assistance program, when space becomes available, to residents who have resided in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months and are on the waitlist for the program. “With a growing number of people on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance, we need to set clear priorities to better manage the demand and eliminate the waitlist,” said House GOP Minority leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “When doing so, it’s only fair that longtime residents of the commonwealth in need of services should take precedence over someone who has just arrived here from out of state.” Amendment opponents said the amendment might be unconstitutional. They also noted that people from around the world who are the victims of rape, violence and oppression are coming to Massachusetts and the state should not impose residency requirements on these suffering migrants. “I would also just like to underscore … that no families -whether they are longtime Massachusetts residents or families that are new to the state -- are being put out on the street,” said Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) who opposed the amendment. “We do have these overflow shelters. I don’t want anyone to be operating under the assumption that we have Massachusetts residents who are being left out on the street, so once again, I ask you please … to reject the residency requirement.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment giving priority to 12-month residents. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS (S 2738) Senate 34-4, approved and sent to the House a bill that would bar electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, beginning on January 1, 2025. Supporters said the measure would protect residents from BHRC | SEE PAGE 22
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